APT / THREAT GROUP
GhostChat
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to ESET Research, GhostChat is a malicious Android app (package name com.datingbatch.chatapp) disguised to appear a legitimate chat platform called Dating Apps without payment; this legitimate app is available on Google Play and is unrelated to GhostChat other than through the latter using its icon. Ghostchat’s source and mode of distribution remain unknown.
Threat Analysis
GhostChat is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
GhostChatapk.ghost_chat
External Intelligence
Malpedia: apk.ghost_chatResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.